Hugh v. Washington Industrial Bank

STERNBERG, Judge.

Defendants appeal a judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff, Thelma J. Hugh, on her claims relating to the misapplication of a bank deposit. Plaintiff cross-appeals the trial court’s order setting aside the jury award of punitive damages against defendant Ronald F. Weiszmann. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new trial on damages.

The plaintiff borrowed $20,000 from defendant Washington Industrial Bank (Bank) and secured the debt with a second deed of trust on her home. She used the money to purchase a partial interest in a restaurant owned…